Newcastle United
George Caulkin has just provided an interesting update on NUFC takeover
The delay in the Newcastle United takeover process is creating all sorts of confusion among a certain section of the fans. While the well-connected journalists at the club have done their best to reassure everyone that there’s nothing to worry about, not all fans are equally confident about the deal. A deal in the region of £300 million has been agreed between Mike Ashley and the Newcastle potential owners. The deal has been agreed, and the sum has been paid. The would-be new owners – Amanda Staveley’s consortium — comprising her company PCP Capital Partners (10 per cent), the billionaire Reuben brothers (10 per cent) and the 80 per cent majority stakeholding of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) – have done their part, and are awaiting the official confirmation from the...
The Athletic: Newcastle have ‘extensively’ watched 23 y/o player in red-hot form
It will be interesting to see how Newcastle United approach the transfer window once their takeover is completed. The would-be new owners are wealthy, no doubt, and there have been claims that they are willing to invest around £200m on recruitment and infrastructure. At the same time, the global economy has drastically changed due to the coronavirus pandemic and football clubs all over the world will take a cautious approach in the transfer market. Irrespective of who will be in the managerial hot-seat next season (Steve Bruce or any new candidate), the Magpies need to sign a striker. The £40m investment on Brazilian striker Joelinton becomes more baffling by the day given his poor return this season, while the likes of Andy Carroll and Dwight Gayle have made negligible...
George Caulkin delivers four-word latest update on NUFC takeover
As we enter another week, Newcastle fans are hoping for an announcement and speculations are now causing anxiety and tension more than anything else. As of now, a deal in the region of £300 million has been agreed, and the potential new owners have paid a fraction of the amount, which is non-refundable, already. They have submitted all the documents to the Premier League, and are waiting for the official confirmation. Why is there a delay? The well-placed journalists are claiming that such deals can take time. Plus, the Premier League are also busy in finding a way to get the rest of the season underway. Some fans are also speculating that the takeover process is probably done, and everyone is waiting for the cash clearance to Mike Ashley. However, George Caulkin of The Athletic has p...
Report: Newcastle plot audacious managerial swoop, ready to double target’s wages
Newcastle have been linked with a move for the Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane. As per Defensa Central, the Premier League side could move for Zidane once the takeover is complete. The report claims that the potential owners believe that Zidane is the best coach in the world and they are ready to make him a huge offer in order to lure him to the Premier League. Zidane has won three Champions League titles with Real Madrid and that certainly shows he is an elite manager. The Magpies have Mauricio Pochettino and Max Allegri on their shortlist as well but Zidane is a top target and they are willing to double his wages. Real Madrid see the Frenchman as a key part of their future and they have no intention of letting him leave. Furthermore, Zidane is not keen on a move away from Santiago Be...
Report suggests Steve Bruce got something wrong about Newcastle takeover
According to The Daily Star, Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce thought that the takeover would be completed by now. It has been reported that Bruce thought that by now, Newcastle would be under a new regime. However, according to the report, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has still not got the go-ahead from the Premier League. Staying patient Newcastle fans must be frustrated now, as the takeover process seems to be dragging on and on. However, takeovers do take time, and the St. James’ Park faithful should stay patient and optimistic that it will go through. Perhaps in the comings days and weeks, Newcastle fans will wake up to the news that the club is under new ownership. Returning to action The Premier League is suspended at the moment due to the coronavirus pandemic, but plan...
Report claims what Pochettino has made clear to the would be NUFC owners
If the widespread reports are to be believed, the Newcastle United takeover will go through despite the obstacles that are posed against them. Several Premier League clubs have voiced concerns to the Premier League regarding the takeover due to piracy concerns. However, according to the Mail on Sunday as also the Chronicle, there have been no red flags till date and the deal is expected to be approved soon. Several medial outlets have claimed that Mauricio Pochettino is the first-choice candidate of the prospective Newcastle owners if they decide to part company with Steve Bruce. It was reported earlier that Bruce will be given the job till the end of the campaign. After that, the new owners will bring in a top-class manager, and Pochettino is thought to be on top of their wish list....
‘Could change post-takeover’: Chris Waugh sheds light on NUFC interest in £35m player
Newcastle United were interested in signing Boubakary Soumare during the last summer transfer window. The Magpies failed in their attempt to sign the £35 million rated midfielder, despite a bid being accepted for him. The player didn’t want to leave the club at that moment. However, it could all change in the next transfer window. The Chronicle reported earlier this week that Soumare is interested in joining the Tyneside club in the summer transfer window. Chris Waugh, the Athletic journalist, while discussing where Newcastle need to strengthen in the summer transfer window, has claimed that The Magpies were unlikely to move for him this summer, but ‘that could change post-takeover.’ He wrote: “As far as defensive-midfield options go, Newcastle had a £35 million offer a...
Reliable journalist claims what the would-be NUFC owners are planning to do with Darsley Park
Newcastle United could undergo a massive re-development if the takeover takes place. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will own 80% of Newcastle, Amanda Staveley and her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi will have a 10% share in the club, and the Reuben brothers – Simon and David – will have a 10% stake as well. The potential owners have already agreed to purchase Newcastle United from Mike Ashley for a deal in the region of £300 million. It has been claimed that the fee has been paid already and that everyone is waiting for official confirmation from the Premier League. After a torrid 13-year spell under Mike Ashley, Newcastle United fans are desperate to see a change, even if there are strong cases of objection from outside. George Caulkin has reported in detail, for the Athletic, abou...
Micky Quinn reacts as new report emerges about proposed Newcastle United takeover
Micky Quinn has pondered on Twitter if the proposed Newcastle United takeover will ever go through. The former Newcastle centre-forward asked the question on Twitter while referring to a report from The Daily Mail today. According to the report, some Premier League clubs are not happy with the prospective owners of Newcastle, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Is this @NUFC takeover ever going to happen 🤷♂️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/utYflLCrhu — Mick Quinn (@mickquinn1089) May 17, 2020 Staying patient It must be quite frustrating for the Newcastle fans that the proposed takeover is taking so long. There have been problems, and it seems that the deal will not go through anytime soon. However, the St. James’ Park faithful should stay optimistic and sho...
‘Would be a very good signing’: NUFC fans react to latest transfer rumour they’ve heard
The best part of being a Newcastle United fan, at the moment, is that you get to hear loads of transfer stories on a daily basis, with new players being linked with a move to Tyneside. Newcastle fans are probably not getting carried away. With the takeover process not yet complete, all these lofty transfer ambitions will look like a bad joke if Mike Ashley still remains in charge of the club. However, with football not being played at the moment, that’s the best one can do – enjoy the transfer gossip. According to reports from The Sun, the Magpies are interested in signing Wilfried Zaha from Premier League rivals Crystal Palace in the summer transfer window. The report claims that Zaha would come into consideration as Newcastle’s potential target, should the takeov...
Report claims Newcastle have identified Serie A winger as first post-takeover signing
According to The Sun, Newcastle United want to kick-start their Saudi revolution by signing Inter Milan winger Valentino Lazaro on a permanent basis. The Austria international joined the Magpies on loan till the end of the season in January, and has played five times, scoring once. There is a clause to activate a permanent transfer for £21 million in the deal that brought Lazaro to Newcastle, and the club are in talks with Inter over activating It. The 24-year-old told the club’s official website back in March that he wasn’t sure where he will be spending next season, but that appears to have changed if the latest report is to be believed. Inter are keen to sanction a permanent exit for the Austrian as he isn’t in manager Antonio Conte’s plans going forward, and he has already shown he has...
New report this evening claims Newcastle United interest in Crystal Palace ace
According to The Sun, Newcastle United are interested in signing Wilfried Zaha from Premier League rivals Crystal Palace in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that the former Manchester United winger will be a transfer target for Newcastle should the takeover go through. Palace value the Ivory Coast international winger at more than £60 million, according to the report in the British tabloid published only this evening. Stats According to WhoScored, Zaha has made 28 starts and one substitute appearance in the Premier League for Palace so far this season, scoring three goals and providing three assists in the process. During the 2018-19 campaign, the winger has scored 10 goals and provided five assists in 34 league matches for the Eagles, according to WhoScored. Back in 2017-1...
